Osprey Kyte 36 Women's Hiking Pack - Mulberry Purple (WS/WM)

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Women’s specific harness and hipbelt - Designed for women, these features enhance comfort and flexibility. Internal versus external hydration sleeve:While the Sirrus 36 has an internal hydration sleeve, the Kyte 36 has an external one. An external hydration sleeve would be preferable for a couple of reasons. Having your hydration bladder on the outside of the main compartment means that your gear is protected from spills. If your hydration reservoir bursts, and external hydration sleeve will mean that your gear will stay dry. Also, an external hydration sleeve makes it easier for you to refill the reservoir.

The Osprey Kyte 46 has several competitors even within the Osprey brand ( a bit of sibling rivalry never hurt!) Need to secure your bicycle helmet or some trekking poles? The Kyte 36 has bungee tie-offs that you can use for this purpose. Apart from these tie-offs, the front panel has a daisy chain for extra attachment points. These bags are also made to last, which is greatly appreciated in a modern age where most things seem to be built to be replaced. With a sliding torso adjustment and multiple options for the exterior compression straps but not hip belt adjustment, we ranked the Kyte average for adjustability.Osprey’s lifetime warranty ( dubbed the All Mighty Guarantee!) is pretty unique in the industry and is definitely one of the best things about the Osprey brand. You can also reach the main compartment through the separate sleeping bag/pad apartment. There is a divider here that can be removed if you want to make the main compartment bigger.

Finally, the spacer mesh harness and hipbelt help you support the weight while remaining comfortable and breathable. A California native, Ana Pereira is a writer by trade and inspired by earthly exploration and introspection. Her travels took her many places: the Latin Americas, the Middle East, the islands of the South Pacific, and across Europe. Eventually, all vagabonds must seek further for that dreaded stability. The base compartment features an internal divider which can be used to split the load whilst still allowing longer items such as tent poles to fit, this compartment has its own zipped external access. The Osprey Kyte line is built specifically for women! It comes in two sizes: 36 and 46 liters; where as the men’s version (Kestrel) comes in sizes 38 and 48. You can’t put a price on Osprey quality or comfort… Does the Osprey Kyte 46 Come with a Rain Cover?There is also a zippered sleeping bag compartment at the bottom. This helps to keep your sleeping bag nice and dry throughout the day. Above the sleeping bag compartment are straps that you can use to secure your sleeping pad. Convenient gear attachments An array of webbing and compression straps allow for the carry of larger items such as sleeping pads. An ice axe attachment loop too enables you to carry winter hardware for when venturing into the unknown. While the Sirrus 36 is newer than the Kyte 36, its features are not all that different or that much better. But it does have a more feminine style, and will fit shorter females better than the Kyte 36. Side tension straps are linked to the hipbelt. By tightening these straps you can stabilise the load but reduce the hipbelt flexibility. Where balance is critical tightening them can help you feel more secure. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility. The Kestral (Kyte) is more stout than the Talon (Tempest) but I find that my Talon BP is quite durable. What I did not like about the Kestral was that when you filled the zippered compartments on the sides the contents expanded internally which reduced the volume the the main compartment. I found both BPs to be comfortable to carry and well ventilated.